CyberRota Analysis
This is a high severity vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.8. It affects Windows. It is listed in CISA's Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog, indicating confirmed active exploitation in the wild.
CISA KEV Details
Status: This CVE is listed in CISA's Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog.
Ransomware use: Unknown
Added to KEV: 2021-11-03
Required action: Apply updates per vendor instructions.
CVE
CVE-2020-17087
Severity
HIGH
CVSS
7.8
EPSS
5.39%
Windows
Original NVD Description
Windows Kernel Local Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability
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